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Hindu Deities and Epics

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Hindu mythology involves a vast pantheon of deities, including Vishnu and his avatars, alongside epic narratives. This topic explores Puranas, celestial sages, and legendary kings. These questions form a crucial part of the general awareness section in SSC and state exams.

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Hindu Deities and Epics Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first cosmic cycle in Hindu mythology?

  1. Satya Yuga

  2. Treta Yuga

  3. Dwapara Yuga

  4. Kali Yuga
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Satya Yuga is the first and most pure of the four cosmic cycles in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the god who presides over the cosmic cycles?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Brahma is the god who presides over the cosmic cycles.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon who tries to destroy the cosmic cycles?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Indrajit

  4. Vibhishana
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Ravana is the demon who tries to destroy the cosmic cycles.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the hero who defeats Ravana and saves the cosmic cycles?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Bharata

  4. Shatrughna
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Rama is the hero who defeats Ravana and saves the cosmic cycles.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the goddess who represents the cosmic cycles?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga
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Lakshmi is the goddess who represents the cosmic cycles.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, who was the god who preserved the universe and maintained the balance between good and evil?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Vishnu was the Hindu god who preserved the universe and maintained the balance between good and evil.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often associated with the destruction of evil and the restoration of dharma, regardless of race or social status?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Kali
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Vishnu is often depicted as the preserver and protector of dharma, intervening to restore balance and justice, irrespective of race or social status.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often associated with the preservation and protection of dharma, intervening to restore balance and justice, irrespective of race or social status?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Kali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vishnu is often depicted as the preserver and protector of dharma, intervening to restore balance and justice, irrespective of race or social status.

Multiple choice

In the epic poem Mahabharata, which celestial body is described as the abode of the Pandavas during their exile?

  1. Moon

  2. Sun

  3. Jupiter

  4. Saturn
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In the Mahabharata, the Pandavas are said to have spent their exile in the celestial city of Indraprastha, which is located on the Moon.

Multiple choice

What is the primary deity worshipped at the Konark Sun Temple?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Lord Brahma

  4. Goddess Durga
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The Konark Sun Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped in his manifestation as Surya, the Sun God.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which god is known as the preserver and protector of the universe?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vishnu is the Hindu god known as the preserver and protector of the universe, often depicted with four arms and a conch shell.

Multiple choice

What is the primary deity worshipped in most star temples in India?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Surya
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Explanation

Surya, the Sun God, is the primary deity worshipped in most star temples in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the supreme deity in Hinduism?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Shakti
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Brahma is the creator god in Hinduism, responsible for the creation of the universe and all living beings.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, who is the god of creation, preservation, and destruction?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga
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Brahma is the Hindu god of creation, preservation, and destruction.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, who is considered the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and knowledge, and is often depicted with four heads, each representing a different aspect of knowledge.